The meal ended in a rather odd atmosphere.

After the meal, Bartholomew said, "Otto, stay back. I need to talk to you."

Agatha was getting up when she heard Bartholomew. She paused, but Mark had already grabbed her by the arm and stuffed her walking cane in her hand.

She looked at Mark. He shook his head gently at her.

She furrowed her brows and hesitated for a while. In the end, she went along with Mark and left the room.

As the door closed, Bartholomew asked, "Otto, what is going on with